Like a quick burst of daylight filling my bedroom, the lightening startled me. The book I had been reading was still propped open on a pillow; I must have dozed off some time ago. A long slow rumble that built into a violent crack shaking the house followed the flash. I closed the book and tucked it under a pillow, then snuggled deeper into the duvet, pulling it in closer around me. The warmth enveloped my body and eased my suddenly tensed muscles back to a relaxed state. I inhaled deeply, the lingering scent of lavender from freshly laundered bedding permeated the room. I closed my eyes and focused on the sounds of rain drumming against the roof and windows. The glimmers of light, rumbles of thunder, and pitter-patter of the rain lulled me back into a dreamy slumber. Let’s Get Emotional
My goal with the challenge this year is to use it as an exercise to write something focused on a particular emotion. I hope to convey that mood or feeling through word choice in the story. I welcome your feedback on what worked or didn’t for you in each piece.
10 Comments
4/4/2017 06:31:01 am
I can feel the coziness of that blanket through your words. Good one :)
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Darcy
4/4/2017 05:19:54 pm
Thanks for stopping by!
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What a lovely theme and post. I (too often) ignore or stuff my emotions. I look forward to where the emotions lead from A to Z through your descriptive posts.
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Darcy
4/6/2017 06:14:16 pm
Thanks for visiting.
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4/4/2017 08:10:35 pm
I felt the uneasiness of the storm. Your detailed description of freshly lavender laundered bedding had a calming effect on me. I sleep with scented lavender by my bedside and it is a soothing fragrance.
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Darcy
4/6/2017 06:16:11 pm
I love the smell of lavender! Thanks for stopping by.
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Darcy
4/6/2017 06:17:36 pm
Thank you for visiting!
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Great post. I often wake up not with a book but my ipad or reader glowing next to me. I need to go check the weather and find out when it is supposed to rain next so I can plan to be in bed.
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Darcy
4/6/2017 06:20:25 pm
There is something so soothing about being curled up with a book on a rainy day. Thanks for visiting!
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